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Environment: Plastic Bags

Debate between Lord De Mauley and Lord Kilclooney
Tuesday 14th May 2013

(11 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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The noble Baroness points out an extremely good reason why we should look very carefully at what is happening in Wales before we act. I thank her for that.

Lord Kilclooney Portrait Lord Kilclooney
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Will the Minister confirm that paper bags will not be included?

Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, as I said, we are considering options. As yet there is no proposal on the table. Paper as a material does not lend itself readily to reuse unless combined with other materials, which makes its recycling very difficult. All bags have an environmental impact. While paper bags are derived from a renewable resource, they are heavier than plastic bags and it can take more energy to produce and transport them.

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